As a parent, a million and one things run through your mind every day when it comes to your child’s safety. Your garden included. The last thing you want is to let them out to play in your garden and they hurt themselves on something you’ve overlooked. But, kids love being outside, and spending time in nature helps promote a range of skills they can take into adulthood such as gardening, taking care of nature, and role playing. That’s why it’s important to make sure that your garden is child friendly so they can enjoy their time outside just as much as you. Here’s how you can do that.
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Put up safety fences
If you decorated your garden before you had children, there may be areas that could be a danger to them. Or, perhaps you’ve just moved in and haven’t had a chance to renovate your garden yet. Either way, putting up safety fences is your best bet when it comes to keeping your children away from something that could be harmful to them. So, if you’ve got a fish pond or a rose bush with lots of brambles, consider putting up fences (even if only temporary) to keep them safe from harm.
Add some fun into the garden
Look back on your childhood. There’s a good chance that some of the best memories were spent in your back garden exploring with friends or siblings. While it’s important for your children to be safe, you should also consider adding fun into the garden to help deter them from the potential dangers. You could build a climbing frame over some bark to protect them if they fall, or you could consider getting a pool supply company to build them a kiddy pool. Of course, you may need to put safety fences up around the pool when you’re not in the garden, but imagine the memories they’ll make splashing in the pool on a hot summer's day.
Get rid of insect nests
While most insects are integral to nature, the problem you might be facing is nests in your garden. Unfortunately, insects build nests as and where they feel like it, and it’s usually in an inconvenient place for us. If you are noticing lots of signs of insect infestations, then it’s a good idea to get pest killers in to remove them from your garden. In the meantime, you can use insect killer in places you know your children won’t accidentally gain access to.
Use rounded furniture
Finally, even if you’ve only been a parent for a couple of years, you’ll know all too well that children run everywhere. But, some garden furniture isn’t built with children in mind, and if they accidentally bump into it, it could cause them a lot of harm. Even if you can’t afford new garden furniture, you can child proof them with corner protection to help keep them safe while they’re playing in your garden. Where possible, opt for rounded furniture from day one.
